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1. Which state launched the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to provide financial assistance to eligible women?
The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana is a welfare initiative announced by the government of Jharkhand and led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. This scheme, set to be launched on August 16, 2024, aims to empower women by providing financial assistance, enhancing educational access, improving health and nutritional standards, and fostering economic self-reliance among women in Jharkhand. The scheme is an evolution of a previous program and highlights the government's focus on women's welfare in the state.